KCUR: Up To Date: Kansas City Physician Discusses Measles Outbreak, Vaccinations, and Potential Risk

Dr. Sarah Boyd, an infectious disease physician with Saint Luke's, spoke with Steve Kraske on KCUR's Up To Date segment about the measles as cases rise in the metro. 

Listen as Dr. Boyd discusses measles symptoms, exposure, vaccinations, and other important information to know.

Listen to the full interview below. 

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